The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

Name: The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar
Address: 620 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2R 1E3
Telephone: (403) 475-7226
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

407 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

11:30 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

The Derrick is an affordable, locally sourced restaurant that features a food menu comprised of traditional classics, seductively smoked meats and a spirit menu with an emphasis on gin, all paired within a cozy atmosphere that should make you feel right at home. The Derrick is open for, corporate lunch, a lively happy hour headlining the areas leading drink specials, dinner and late night Cocktails. So, put your feet up or join the party, welcome to The Derrick!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(403) 475-7226
Website
http://www.thederrickyyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ming Shen
Private party facilities
We offer private dining for groups up to 100 for birthday or special celebrations or corporate business meetings.(Use of a projector is available).

Location
620 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1E3
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
8th Avenue
Parking details
Centennial Parkade (608-9 Ave SW/823- 5 St SW)<br /><br>Street Parking also available.
Entertainment
Our entertainment will range from blues-rock, country-blues, rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop with occasional live music performances from local artists.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Blow Out Hour "Happy Hour"
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The DERRICK's Blow Out Hour - Happy Hour": Join us for "The DERRICK's Happy Hour Blowout" from 2:00pm to 6:00pm every day! Enjoy daily specials, including: $4 off all COCKTAILS 1/2 PRICE GIN $3 OFF MARTINIS $5 BUBBLES $5 BEER On Wednesdays, don't miss out on 1/2 PRICE WINE! Please note there is a minimum charge of $5. Come unwind and savor the flavors with us!

DAILY SOUP$7.00
HOUSE SALAD$14.00
green mix, sherry vinaigrette, shaved carrots, cucumber ribbon, house pickled vegetables
BEET SALAD $16.00
citrus marinated beets, honey beet vinaigrette, walnuts, goat feta
CAESAR SALAD$16.00
baby gem lettuce, parmesan, vinaigrette, croutons, bacon
GRILLED BROCCOLI SALAD$14.00
black garlic, shiitakes, thai chili

SANDWICHES

SMOKED BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH$20.00
corn relish, peppercorn bbq sauce, cabbage slaw
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Contains Nuts$20.00
ranch, lettuce, tomato, pickle
SMOKED HAMBURGER$20.00
smoked cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion
MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH$21.00
angus beef brisket, deli mustard, pickle
STEAK FRITES WITH SPICY GARLIC BUTTER$28.00
applewood smoked 5oz striploin, arugula salad
MUSHROOM BURGER$20.00
mixed mushroom patty, almond aioli , lettuce, tomato and balsamic onion

SMALL PLATES

TRUFFLE FRIES $8.00
house made fries, parmesan cheese, truffle oil
FRIED PICKLES$13.00
szechuan, chili flakes, dill aioli
FRIED CHEESE CURDS$13.00
togarashi mayo
POUTINE$13.00
cheese curds, poutine sauce
CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.00
maple, walnuts
CHICKEN WINGS$16.00
salt & pepper, hot or house spice
DUCK CONFIT CROQUETTE$16.00
deep-fried duck confit nuggets, poultry jus, orange gel
OYSTERS$21.00
shucked oysters, house made hot sauce
BAKED BRIE$21.00
seasonal compote, black garlic purée
SMOKED BEEF TARTAR$21.00
brandy, gherkins, house made chips
MEAT & CHEESE BOARD
charcuterie, cheese, pickles
- Regular$26.00
- Large$42.00
ROASTED BONE MARROW$18.00
fried capers, sundried tomato, rosemary butter, brioche

Desserts

SMOKED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$10.00
aerated chocolate, bourbon whipped cream
GIN AND TONIC$10.00
gin marshmallow, lime segment, graham crumble

What 407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Calgary
Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar offers a "great spot for lunch" with "excellent food" and "amazing drinks." While some guests noted slow service, others praised the "attentive and quick" staff and "fair prices." The ambience may need tweaking, but the friendly atmosphere and standout dishes make it worth a visit.

407 Reviews

N
Nicole
Calgary
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We sat at the bar and we were ignored even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. I ordered the stuffed chicken breast which is served looking like a sausage. I was surprised. Food was salty and the truffle was VERY intense. I was excited to try Derrick but we won’t be back.
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Stephen
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at the Derrick, server was very helpful is suggesting items for our group of 5.
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Maria
VIP
Calgary
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
delicious, well-plated food, in a quiet space; drinks are great too . We had the chicken and salmon and did not leave a crumb. Smoked chocolate mousse for dessert was the cherry on top.
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Esther
Calgary
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time to The Derrick Gin Mill and I will go back. The service was great, and the food was very good. Noise level was very high as a table of 8 men did not sit at their table but rather stood right by our table of two. Once we mentioned to our waitress that we could not hear each other speak, they moved us quickly to another table and all was good. thank you for the great evening with a friend.
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Zack
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was a bit slow but the food was awesome and priced very reasonably. Will be back!
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Alex
Calgary
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall the experience was pretty good, they even had live music that evening. The service was good and the snacks we had were too. The only issue was a few of us were trying to order different gins to try however there was at least 5 that we selected that were sold out. It was getting a little annoying trying to order gin and getting told it wasn’t available.
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Angie
Calgary
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Great food and amazing drinks! The ambience was definitely needed to be adjusted. The lights were like hotel style all on. Didnt really set a good mood, unfortunately.
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Ken
Calgary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Only four stars on service as we had to wait a while. In fairness, it was right after 12 noon and they were pretty busy!
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Dorian
VIP
Calgary
61 reviews
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Service was attentive and quick.
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Trevor
VIP
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot to grab lunch with the group. Had a good time
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FAQs

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 475-7226.

The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

11:30 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

620 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1E3

Additional information

Cross Street
8th Avenue
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Centennial Parkade (608-9 Ave SW/823- 5 St SW)<br /><br>Street Parking also available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ming Shen
Entertainment
Our entertainment will range from blues-rock, country-blues, rock, rhythm and blues, hip-hop with occasional live music performances from local artists.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thederrickyyc.com/
Phone number
(403) 475-7226
Private party facilities
We offer private dining for groups up to 100 for birthday or special celebrations or corporate business meetings.(Use of a projector is available).

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The DERRICK Gin Mill & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

86 Calgary / Southern Alberta Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Blow Out Hour "Happy Hour"

SOUPS & SALADS

DAILY SOUP$7.00

HOUSE SALAD$14.00

BEET SALAD $16.00

CAESAR SALAD$16.00

GRILLED BROCCOLI SALAD$14.00

SANDWICHES

SMOKED BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH$20.00

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH Contains Nuts$20.00

SMOKED HAMBURGER$20.00

MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT SANDWICH$21.00

STEAK FRITES WITH SPICY GARLIC BUTTER$28.00

MUSHROOM BURGER$20.00

SMALL PLATES

TRUFFLE FRIES $8.00

FRIED PICKLES$13.00

FRIED CHEESE CURDS$13.00

POUTINE$13.00

CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS$14.00

CHICKEN WINGS$16.00

DUCK CONFIT CROQUETTE$16.00

OYSTERS$21.00

BAKED BRIE$21.00

SMOKED BEEF TARTAR$21.00

MEAT & CHEESE BOARD

ROASTED BONE MARROW$18.00

Desserts

SMOKED CHOCOLATE MOUSSE$10.00

GIN AND TONIC$10.00

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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